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Magnolia stellata

Magnolia stellata

Magnolia stellata

Magnolia stellata

tree☀️ full-sun🪴 moist-loam📏 small🌡️ RHS H5

📋Quick Facts

Height

2.5-4.0m

Spread

3.0-4.5m

Growth

🐢 Slow

Takes time to establish

Care Level

👍 Moderate

Some experience helpful

Water

💧💧 Average watering

Every "7-10" days

Hardiness

Zone 4-8

About

Star magnolia with early white flowers for small gardens.

Top tip
Magnolia stellata likes acid to neutral soil and shelter; prune only to remove dead or crossing wood.
Also known as: Magnolia stellata, Magnolia estrellada, Magnolia étoilé, Sternmagnolie, Magnolia gwiaździsta, Stermagnolia, Magnólia-estrela

Pest Resilience

4/5 — Good resilience

Few pest problems; generally a trouble-free small tree.

Visual Characteristics

Flowers

Yes

Blooms in Spring

Fruits

Yes

Harvest: Autumn / fall

The magnolia stellata year in your garden

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How to Propagate

🪵Hardwood cuttings
Moderate

🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology

Pest Susceptibility
AnthracnoseDiebackFungal leaf spotScale insectsPest resistantDisease resistant

Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5

USDA 6–7 equivalent

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